Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-19
RUSSIA'S WAITING GAME
FRANCO-GERMAN CLINCH
THE AIM OF THE CZAR.

Russian Leaninss Said to be Strongly
In Favor of France-Active Interior
ence Not Contemplated, But an Atti-
tude Calculated to Hold Part of the
German Troops on the Russian From
tier the Scheme,
VIENNA, Feb. 1S.--A semi i-official letter
from st. Petersburg represents that Rus
sia Is waiting for Franco. German con-
fiict, which she considers inevitable, to
realize her own Balkan projects. While
making no compact with France, Russia
would consider it to be to her own interest
not to allow Germany to be victorious in a
struggle between those countries. 1t Is
supposed that this intention on the part OF
Russia explains the dallying in the nego-
tlations for settlement of The Bulgarian
question now being carried on at Con-
sGantinople.
WAITING GAME.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1S.-The con-
Vlctlon Is gaining ground that war be-
tween France and Germany is inevitable.
In addition 10 this it Is said that as fresh
defeat OF France might involve disastrous
results to Russia, the Czar's government
Will, in the event OF war, preserve entire
liberty OF action. 1t will not support
France as an ally, but may by a
firm, reserved attitude prevent
Germany from sending the
whole OF her army west of the Rhine,
and even if France should be defeated at
tentCate as much as possible the effects
OF the disaster. For these reasons it Is
declared Russia will await the outcome
of the different phases of the Bulgarian
crisis with the greatest calmness, and act
In such way as to avoid being involved
with Austria OF En- gland at the moment
when France and Germany commence
hostilitIes.
DISSOLUTION AGAIN THREATENED.
BERLIN, Feb. 1S.-The North German
Gazette, Prince Bismarck's organ, has
said that the Reichstag will be again dis
solved unless the government secures a
majority in the coming elections.
THE POSTS BITTERNESS.
The Post denoupces the lying methods
resorted to by the Progressists and Centre
members. ''Lle latter" it says. sad
herring to the trIennate are especially as
siduous in their efforts to reduce the i'm
portance of the Pope's declarations in tue
eyes of Catholics. The conservative
Catholic movement Is certain to triumph.
The demonstration ofthe Rhenish nobility
IS the precursor of general movement
to the Oder and from the Vistula to the
Danube. The Catholics are being re-
united by their equal love tor the Em-
peror and tor the Pope" 1t Is reported
that the Papal Nuncio at Munich will he
transferred to Berlin on the anniversary
of the election OF the Pope.
PREPARING FOR a SIEGE.
Advices from Metz report that there
is no cessation Of barrack making around
Verdun and Beltort, and that work on the
Notifications at Verdun continues night
and day. All commerce has been sus-
pended at Metz, excepting in food. The
Inhabitants are storing their houses from
the cellars to the garrets. Copies of the
circular issued by the Russian editors
OF The Will of the People are being dis
trlbuted in Berlin. 1t is believed the cir
cular was printed In Paris. 1t appeals to
"our dear European brethren" and con-
cludes as follows: Existing circum-
stances admit Of no delay. On the next
publication of The VIII of the People may
depend the whole course OF Russian reYO-
luton"
CATHOLIC SUCCESSES.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. IS.-Much un-
easiness is felt III consequence OF the
activity of the Catholic missionaries In
Bulgaria. They are meeting with unex-
pected success In their religious work.
LABoUCHERE MOVES CENsURE.
LONDON, Feb. 1S.--In the House of
Commons to-day, on motion to report
the address in reply to the Qieen's
speech, Mr.. Labouchere moved to censure
the government for its Bulgarian policy.
He said that the government had tried to
prevent the abdication of Prince Alexan-
der. and had acted without the concur
renee of the otner signatorIes of the Ber-
lin treaty. He accused the government
OF trying to stir up war against Russia,
and asked II there were any
dynastic reasons for trying to
keep an obscure German Prince
on the throne OF Bulgaria. Sir James
Ferguson, Under Foreign Secretary, said
that the policy which the government had
followed was In accord with overwhelm-
ing popular feeling in BulgaIa favor of
Prince Alexander. The support which the
British agents gave Prince Alexander
was simply moral and diplomatic. The
government did not mean TO stir up war
or design to enter any alliance against
Russia, There was no reason to doubt
the good faith OF the Car. Mr.. Labou-
chere's motion was negatlved without
division.
FRENCH DRAGON HELMETS.
PARIS, Feb. 1S.-A German sergeant
while driving wagon into Metz refused
TO submit to the Octroi inspection. The
alteration attracted a crowd of lnspec-
tors who forcibly removed the cover an d
found a wagou-load OF French dragoo n
helmets.